Naiza Fighting Championship returns this weekend with a loaded card featuring some of Kazakhstan’s top prospects. Two titles headline the event, with a number of fighters putting their undefeated records on the line. Here’s who to watch: Nikolay Samusev, 27, Featherweight, 9-1-0, Kazakhstan Derailed back in December of 2023 in his first […]
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Touching down in Bratislava, Slovakia, Oktagon 89 is headlined by a highly anticipated clash with double-champ status on the line. This weekend, flyweight champion Zhalgas Zhumagulov moves up to bantamweight, where he’ll challenge Igor Severino for the Brazilian’s newly earned title. With plenty of hype surrounding the matchup, the stakes are clear. Zhumagulov has
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May is in the books, and several regional standouts used the month to push themselves closer to a UFC opportunity. From dominant title wins to statement finishes, these fighters made the kind of noise that should have matchmakers paying attention. Here are the top five UFC-ready prospects from May: Richie Miranda, 31,
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Josh Davis Heavyweight Age: 26 Fighting out of: Overland Park, Kansas Record: 2-0-0 It’s been quite a few months for heavyweight prospect Josh Davis. The 26-year-old has made a massive splash since beginning his MMA career in March, securing two knockout victories in his first two bouts. A striker by trade, Davis brings
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Whether you viewed MVP MMA 1 as a success or a failure, there’s no denying that plenty of eyes were on Netflix this past Saturday night. Now, the question becomes: what’s next? With a little creativity and imagination, I put together my fantasy booking for what I think a realistic MVP MMA 2 card could
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With a card headlined by names like Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz, and Salahdine Parnasse, it’s difficult to draw attention away from the major stars at MVP MMA 1. Though beyond the headliners and familiar faces, the card also features several prospects looking to turn a massive platform into a career-changing moment. Here’s who
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Helder Manuel Super-Heavyweight Age: 25 Fighting out of: Angola Representing Team Angola at the 2026 IMMAF African Championships, Helder Manuel has hit the mainstream after capturing gold in the Super Heavyweight division. The 25-year-old is quite the character, busting out a number of dance moves after finishing his opponent in the first round
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Following an excellent card at the start of April, with countless finishes and Batman handing out championship belts, Samurai Fight House is back for its 29th event. Headlined by Jimmie Pace Jr., the promotion will travel to Uruguay with four belts on the line and several prospects clawing to get to the top. Here’s who
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CFFC 153 took a major blow late last week when flyweight champion Bilal Hasan, 24, was forced to withdraw from the fight with a minor injury. Now, with Lucas Seibert vs. Sebastian Ruiz stepping into the main event and a number of fighters making their debut under a new promotion, the spotlight will shift away
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In honor of RIZIN Landmark 13 in Fukuoka, it only felt right to share the first RIZIN-based article in MMA Prospect Vault history. While these lists are always subject to change, the fighters in this piece stood out to me as both rising and current stars of the promotion. As my first time covering RIZIN,
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